"Aztec" Ribs

[Gary H. NJ]

I thought it would be fun to try pork ribs with a Mexican-“Aztec” rub. I did research on flavor profiles, knowing that I wanted to use chocolate, coffee and chili and came across Kevin’s Coffee-Cocoa Rub.
I made the rub and couldn’t see a single reason to alter it. It tastes so good you can eat it with a spoon! Thanks Kevin. Smoked three racks of loin-backs with this rub. Used 2 chunks of hickory and one wild cherry with Royal Oak lump. Kept the lid temp to 200*F (about 225*F grate temp – didn’t use the ET-73 for this one), waterless, foiled pan with terracotta saucer. Love the clean smell of the RO. I think I may be a complete convert to lump for smoking.
Served with a Raspberry-Chipotle Sauce.

Rainy day for smoking.

Nearly ready.

Thanks for looking.
I also smoked some Chinese char siu ribs today.

 

[Bob Correll]

Outstanding ribs Gary!!!

Thanks for sharing!!

 

[Clint]

Wow.

 

[Jim Lampe]

Bravo Gary Bravo! I'm Standing and Bowing and WISHING I could EET those ribs NOW!
Vey Good Lookin' Ribs! Very GOOD!

{burp}

 

[Don Cash]

Gary!...Those look...Wow, those look out of this world good!!! This will be my next rib cook. Consider this thread bookmarked!!!!

 

[Corey Elks]

those really look good!!!!!!!!!!!!maken me want to light it up now

 

[Michael G. (Canada Mike)]

They look fabulous. Does it give the ribs a kind of molé effect?

 

[Another Bob B]

Nice looking cook Gary - Those ribs will whet anybody's appetite. Good job and thanks for sharing. Bob B

 

[Gary H. NJ]

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Aside from the ancho, the rub flavors are quite subtle. Be sure to serve the sauce on the side, otherwise the chipotle may overwhelm.
And thanks to all for the kind words.

 

[Jeff_B]

Nicely done there Gary!

Your ribs put mine to shame

 

[Chris E]

Did you use any mop for the ribs?

Also is grate temp more than lid temp? I always thought the lid would be hotter as it is higher up.

I've been thinking of going Santa Fe Ribs with some complex red chili powders and some heat. But didn't think about chocolate. Can you taste much coffee? I'm not a coffee drinker.

Awesome looking and rasberry chipotle sounds delicious.

 

[Michael C.]

Those are some very tasty lookin Rib! Very Yummy!

 

[Gary H. NJ]

Did you use any mop for the ribs?
<span class="ev_code_PURPLE">With ribs I just spritz with apple juice after three hours.</span>
Can you taste much coffee?
<span class="ev_code_PURPLE">The chocolate/coffee lends some subtle warm notes. Doesn't taste like Starbucks ribs. </span>

 

[Sean S.]

looks great!

 

[Rich G]

Gary-

Fantastic looking ribs (and the char siu, too!!) I love the subtle coffee addition in the DP Red Eye Express rub, and will definitely be trying this one to see how the chocolate plays.

R

 

[r benash]

Beautiful looking ribs. I like the sound of that rub. Definitely going to be trying this one out.

 

[John Solak]

Great looking ribs

 

[Bill Gillespie]

Looks good Gary, next time you should try that rub on Brisket and any kind of steak, it is awesome!!!